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A lineman, Eureka!

The Skins take guard Chad Rinehart, a guard out of Northern Iowa, with their third round pick. It's a position of significant need with not much depth at guard and both starters dealing with injuries (Kendall has arthritic knees; Randy Thomas is coming off another season-ending surgery).

Rinehart is plenty big and could possibly play some tackle, too. He started at left tackle last season. Joe Bugel was prizing versatility in his linemen and this kid could provide it.
Will be interesting to see if they come back around in the draft and take more of a pure center, though that might be somethign they address with a college free agent.

Professional scouts flocked to Northern Iowa to see what many feel is the NCAA Subdivision's premier draft prospect in 2007. One of the most dominant left tackles in the game, Rinehart anchored the Panthers' offensive line since moving into the lineup as a freshman.

The decorated blocker is equally proficient in opening holes for the ground game or sliding back to protect the quarterback's blind side in passing situations. With Rinehart at left tackle, Northern Iowa has averaged over 400 yards per game in total offense (410.84 yards per game) over the last three seasons. The team ranked 10th in rushing (219.36 yards per game) and fourth in total offense (408.27 ypg) during his junior year.

At Boone High School, Rinehart was a standout offensive lineman. He earned All-State second-team honors as both a junior and senior. He was also a first-team All-District and All-Conference choice during his final two seasons. Rinehart also starred for the track team, qualifying for the state finals in the discus.

Pursued by the Naval Academy, Rinehart decided to enroll at Northern Iowa. He spent the 2003 season competing as an offensive tackle on the scout team. In 2004, he took over at left tackle, starting the team's first five games before undergoing a laparoscopic appendectomy on October 21. He missed three games while recovering before returning to the field as a reserve for the team's final three contests. He finished his first season with the team with an 87.57% grade for blocking consistency, delivering four touchdown-resulting blocks in the process.

Rinehart began to establish his dominance in the trenches as a sophomore in 2005. He earned All-Gateway Conference first-team honors and was a second-team All-Northwest Region choice by Football Gazette. He completely manhandled his opponents, coming up with 134 knockdowns, including 13 touchdown-resulting blocks and an impressive 17 blocks downfield. He registered an 87.13% grade for blocking consistency, helping the team average 236.8 yards per game passing and 400.53 yards in total offense.

Rinehart garnered Associated Press and Sports Network All-American second-team honors in 2006. He was an All-Gateway Conference and All-Northwest Region first-team choice and earned his third Gateway Offensive Lineman of the Week honors during his junior campaign.

He helped a unit that ranked fourth nationally in total offense with an average of 408.27 yards per game and ranked 10th in the Division 1-AA ranks with an average of 219.36 yards per game on the ground. He delivered 105 knockdowns in 11 games, producing 17 touchdown-resulting blocks and 15 more blocks downfield. He held his opponents to just three stops behind the line of scrimmage and a total of 14 tackles (10 solo), as he led the 1-AA linemen with an 89.64% grade for blocking consistency.

As a senior, Rinehart was a consensus All-American first-team and unanimous All-Gateway Conference first-team selection. He continued his dominance, as he graded 88.64% for blocking consistency, the highest mark of any offensive lineman in the FCS ranks. He collected 103 knockdowns with 17 touchdown-resulting blocks and 12 blocks downfield. The offense responded to his blocking by averaging 457.3 yards per game, an improvement of close to 50 yards per game from the previous season.

Career Notes

Rinehart has the highest career blocking consistency grade (88.5%) of any NCAA Division 1-AA (Subdivision) offensive lineman in the last 15 years...The left offensive tackle started 42 of 45 contests at left offensive tackle. He produced 409 knockdowns/key blocks, including 51 that resulted in touchdowns and 51 more that came down field.

High School

Attended Boone (Ia.) High School, playing football for head coach Jon Walcyk...Earned All-State second-team honors as both a junior and senior...First-team All-District and All-Conference choice during his final two campaigns...In addition to excelling on the gridiron, he also starred for the track team, qualifying for the state finals in the discus.

Are we going to write a story tomorrow about how the Skins have 6 count them 6 picks to use on the precious lineman that Napelon so desires. I've never seen a writer or "insider" as he's known jump the gun to bash someone. F---in pathetic really.

Has above-average initial quickness for a guard and can get into position when technique is sound. Plays with a mean streak, delivers a violent punch and can jar defenders at the point of contact. Works from the snap until the whistle and can sustain blocks once locked on. Has adequate lower body strength and flashes the ability to drive defenders. Takes sound angles to downfield blocks and can get into position at the second level. Keeps head up and generally does a good job of sliding off combo blocks to pick up linebackers. Shows good awareness in pass protection and can adjust to line stunts and blitzes. Though bends at the waist rather than the knees, has good size and can hold ground against bull rushers. Lined up at tackle in college and is somewhat versatile. While missed three games after undergoing an appendectomy in 2004 started the last 39 games of his collegiate career and is durable.

Great Pick! I realize he is not a sexy name, but Rinehart will provide some much needed depth at both LT and LG. I think Buges ultimately gets him ready to replace Kendal next year.
We pick again soon... maybe a DL this time around.

I'd love to see us take QB Josh Johnson with the 4th rounder. He'd be a perfect fit with the WCO and is the last QB I think has potential to be an NFL starter. We can fill needs at DT, S, etc with the lower picks.

Read the scout's report. This guy isn't rated as high as the 3rd round and guys, Vinnie the ninnie( short for nincompoop) is no Bobby Betheard. He wouldn't know talent if it were staring him in the face. YYYUUUUKKKK!!!

OK... Corn Fed stud. I like it.... he dominated in Div 1-AA at LEFT TACKLE not Guard. They proably want to make him a guard/tackle reserve if he can move inside. Naval Academey was after him, which generally means he is A) Smart and B) a Good Kid.

Love getting back into the 5th ROund, adding a pick now is one more chance to grab more depth on the lines and maybe get a gem like an HB Blades that slipped down to us last year. Having more picks in day 2 gives more chances to hit the home run on the hidden gems

So we lost 10 "value points" in this trade, but we gained 70 in the trade yesterday. I think the extra pick is worth more than 10 imaginary points, especially when if you can find a Tom Brady in the 4th or 5th round.

I have to imagine that the couple of months of 12-16 hour work days had the scouts and coaches looking at and researching the players before they select them. Let's give them credit for doing their jobs well enough to pick some people that are needed. In the past, they have had so few to work with that there was more pressure on each selection.

You know after reading some of the entries today I really feel as though some people will complain no matter what. I mean come on all of these projections and what not are of someone elses opinion. If you like those guys rather than the Skins FO go root for another team...It is so comical to read some of the bashing and negative sh*t these people who have never thought of playing football write.

I know everyone is entitled to thier say but wow if I was so unhappy I would jump ship.

Shows good initial quickness for size, aggressive and makes the occasional play in the backfield. Has excellent bulk, though inconsistent in this area can stay low to the ground and is stout at the point of attack. Plays with a mean streak, shows good upper body strength and can shed blocks quickly though a little inconsistent in this area. Has excellent size and can anchor when teams run at him. Flashes an effective rip move and shows a good not great motor when rushing the passer. Gets hands up when isn't going to get to the quarterback, times jumps well and excels at tipping passes. Blocked an extra-point attempt in 2006, blocked a kick in 2004 and can contribute on special teams. Voted permanent team captain in 2006, is a leader of the field and shows a knack for making plays in key situations.